JONESBORO, Ark. (2/28/19) – Freshman sprinter Jermie Walker was named the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Men’s Newcomer of the Year, the league office announced Thursday.

The end of season awards are voted on by the league’s head coaches.

Walker had two top-three finishes at the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships. He took third in the 200-meter dash in 21.48 seconds, the third-fastest time in program history while placing second in the 400-meter dash at 47.78 seconds, the seventh-fastest time in program history.

The Red Wolves begin the outdoor season on March 22-23 at the Mississippi State Relays. A-State will host the 2019 Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championships May 10-12 at the A-State Track & Field Complex.